Eighty-four percent of those surveyed believe tourism positively impacts their community The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has compiled and released the results of its third annual tourism impact survey, conducted in late 2024. The survey gathered feedback from residents and business owners in Essex and Hamilton...
Adirondack Winter Pride weekend is taking place March 7-9, 2025, with activities planned throughout Lake Placid and Wilmington for LGBTQ+ residents, visitors, and their allies. Organizers are encouraging businesses, restaurants, hotels, civic groups, individuals, and others to consider participation through sponsorships, events, and special promotions. According...
The Town of North Elba is accepting applications for grant funding through its Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund. The deadline for submission is February 1. The Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF) provides grants for programs, activities, and facilities offering direct benefits to North Elba communities,...
Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll is taking place December 6-8 at locations throughout the community. Organized by the Town of Tupper Lake, Tupper Arts and the Tupper Lake business community, the event promises a three-day, community-wide celebration ahead of the holiday season. Tupper Lake Holiday Stroll includes...
Three-Day Event at Olympic Venues in Lake Placid for LGBTQ+ Community A new event will bring a three-day weekend of wintertime fun and adventure to LGBTQ+ residents, travelers, and allies in the Adirondacks. The first ever Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend is coming March 7 - 9,...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is seeking feedback from residents and business owners within Essex and Hamilton counties, along with the villages of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake, regarding their perception of how tourism affects the region. The survey will be distributed to business owners...
Essex, Franklin and Hamilton Counties lead the boost in spending The New York State Governor’s office released its annual Tourism Economic Impact Report, which analyzes the economic impact of tourism throughout New York state. The Essex County and Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) officials have...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is debuting its newly developed weekly foliage report, beginning in mid-September. The report, emailed weekly to those who request it, will provide information about fall foliage in the Adirondacks. The weekly report will indicate which areas are beginning to experience...
The Tupper Lake Triad Challenge will take place on Saturday, September 7, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Now in its sixth year, the event is organized by the Tupper Lake Rotary Club; proceeds benefit the community through the club’s various projects and activities. The triad challenge is...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has released results of its annual leisure travel study which uncovers visitor demographics and information about travel expenditures while in the region. This survey analyzes non-business travel to Lake Placid, Essex and Hamilton counties, along with the adjacent communities...